He was one of the originals. He was a Buyer and VP. He retired in 1971. His photos of Oklahoma graced the waiting area of the executive offices for several years. He joined TG&Y after managing S.H. Kress stores in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Others I remember who worked with him were Pat…
Sandra Walls also reported that Wanda “Jeannie” Garvin passed on June 7, 2015. She worked at headquarters: answered phones as well as at the front desk. The obituary didn’t mention TG&Y so I didn’t post here.
 Sandra Walls provided the following information about the passing of Gilford Roat on June 13, 2015. The partial text has been shown below for when the link no longer works. Posted by TG&Y Reunion on Friday, June 19, 2015 “Butch” RoatJuly 21, 1943 – May 29, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY Gilford Eugene “Butch” Roat went to…
Died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Integris Baptist Hospital in OKC. Marice Patteson worked along with her Husband, Dudley Patteson in the Main Office Cafeteria. She was also made one of the first Female Store Manager for TG&Y and was manager at the store at 10th and May Ave. Memorial Services will be held on…
This post was submitted today by Buddy’s son Darrell Baker. Buddy Baker started in late 1953 at the warehouse on 36 and north Santa Fe and then in Edmond. He worked until McCrorys shut it down in 1988. The airport authority bought his house in 1995 that he had lived in since March of 1954….
Our condolences to the family of Mr. J. L. Price who passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 at age 88. You can read his obituary at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond by clicking here or on the picture: J.L. Price Obituary Mr. Price began with T.G&Y in 1949 and spent 36 years there retiring as…
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